- Mundane Sewing Discussion -

[CaraGreenleaf]

I know one of the big 3 makes a pattern that's pretty close to the underskirt.  I want to say it's McCall's? 

Simplicity has a series of patterns that are "sexy costumes" with really short fluffy skirts and a bodice or vest.

http://www.simplicity.com/p-1942-costumes.aspx
http://www.simplicity.com/p-2085-costumes.aspx

That will give you somewhere to start and you can look at the others in the series! Hope that helps!

[Auryn]

thank you everyone
caragreenleaf- thank you for that.
I am 90% sure I have both of those patterns at home from back when I first started sewing and thought those were great outfits for faire- i know i know
dont worry I havent made let alone worn any of those

[LadyStitch]

Ok, am I being weird or pro active.  At lunch, between cutting out pieces for the PP's new garb, and me a new chamise, I've cut out, and almost have finished.  A pair of maternity pants. 
As I'm cutting out the pants a couple people stopped by to ask what I was up to.  They didn't bat an eye lash at the ren stuff, but soon as I said I'm making me some summer maternity wear, they looked at me  like I grew another head. 

The alteration is just a large Full abdomen adjustment on regular patterns.  I also have a couple regular maternity top patterns, and legging patterns.  Why are they thinking I'm nuts wanting to make light, cotton materity wear?  Is there something I'm missing?

[gem]

Maybe b/c they know you can't BUY the Renwear, but maternity pants are something a lot of people (like me) would not put the time and energy into making.

[LadyFae]

Ah, these must be people who have no idea how difficult it is to find maternity pants that actually fit you properly!  (Or at least fit you the way you want them to, there CAN BE a difference!)  Heck, finding ANY maternity clothes that you like and fit you nicely is always a challenge!

[LadyStitch]

Ah, these must be people who have no idea how difficult it is to find maternity pants that actually fit you properly!  (Or at least fit you the way you want them to, there CAN BE a difference!)  Heck, finding ANY maternity clothes that you like and fit you nicely is always a challenge!

I got the maternity cotton pants done.  The fact that I made them out of the left over chemise fabric so I could wear them to faire, was not a coincidence    Or that I'm using the last 2 yards of the bolt to make a matching maternity sleeveless top.  The pants turned out OK but the waist band feels funny, but then again it has you do your current waist plus 5 inches.  Then sew 1 inch, bites in the 5 inches so that as you grow you can let it out.   They are nice otherwise.  Might just be the elastic I used. /shrug.
I've had a devil of a time finding summer maternity wear that is NOT a cami, or that doesn't cost a fortune. It isn't hard to make.  If you can make a pair of PJ pants you can make basic maternity pants. If you can make a chemise or scrub top you can make a basic maternity top.  I'm not asking for high fashion, I'm asking for nice comfortable, non knit clothing that won't make me look like a walking circus tent.

On a side note, I can't wait, in 2 weeks I find out if I need to make dresses or little suits for the fuzzlet.  I swear I have made everything else in the sewing catalog, just need to add baby cloths.

[Adriana Rose]

I have been volenteered by my brother in law to sew some bandages for the local Mine Rescue team ( think firefighters/emts for underground rescues for coal mines ) They need 75 in like 2 days! They leave at 6am in sunday for a compition! He brought me the fabric and the things that I am going to use as a pattern on Wendsday night and I had a meeting on Thursday so I wasnt home all day. So holy sewing today batman!  Wish me luck!

[PollyPoPo]

Go, Go, Go, Adriana Rose!

Oh, and if you're reading this post before 5:59 a.m. Sunday morning, then get back to work, lady. 

[Dinobabe]

Just remember to do it in assembly line manner, it will go faster.  Good luck!!!

[Adriana Rose]

Luck was with me! They were packing up and they found a bunch that was stuffed in a hidey hole so I only had to make 20. My mom and sister helped too and it only took 6 hours and that was with wrangling her 2 kiddos and my little guy. So I think we did pretty good.

But if he does this to me again I am going to shave his head while he is sleeping!

[LadyStitch]

Ladies, I need your suggestions.  A friend of mine just told me she is getting married this July and August.  By then I'm going to be 7-8 months pregant.  Every dress but my ren stuff looks terrible on me.  I'm thinking of making another empire waist tea length dress, that is sleeveless. 
Or, do any of you have any suggestions for a dress for a summer semi formal  wedding?

[Auryn]

LadyStitch
is the wedding going to be indoors or out (some people are crazy and have summer weddings outside so they can kill all their guests).??

How formal is semi formal?? I ask because I went to a "semi-formal" wedding and it turned out to be a lot closer to casual- I wore heels and was over dressed.

[Elennare]

Ladies, I need your suggestions.  A friend of mine just told me she is getting married this July and August.  By then I'm going to be 7-8 months pregant.  Every dress but my ren stuff looks terrible on me.  I'm thinking of making another empire waist tea length dress, that is sleeveless. 
Or, do any of you have any suggestions for a dress for a summer semi formal  wedding?

Well, if you look good, or think you'll look good wearing a dress that just hangs off the front of your belly, I'm betting you have no trouble finding something nice to wear at the stores.  If you want something that's more fitted, and doesn't look like you're wearing a tent, I'd recommend trying to find a nice skirt and shirt to go with it (try the juniors section for shirts.  you won't currently find anything but the tent shirts in the maternity stores, at least for anything but t-shirts).

Or, if you've got a nice ren pattern that you like, why not start w/that and "update" it so it doesn't look "old-fashioned"?

Also,

I know one of the big 3 makes a pattern that's pretty close to the underskirt.  I want to say it's McCall's? 

Simplicity has a series of patterns that are "sexy costumes" with really short fluffy skirts and a bodice or vest.

http://www.simplicity.com/p-1942-costumes.aspx
http://www.simplicity.com/p-2085-costumes.aspx

That will give you somewhere to start and you can look at the others in the series! Hope that helps!

I think this is the pattern I was talking about:
http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6289-products-13592.php?page_id=113
Looks like they've updated it slightly since I made it, but it's the same idea.

[LadyStitch]

LadyStitch is the wedding going to be indoors or out (some people are crazy and have summer weddings outside so they can kill all their guests).??
How formal is semi formal?? I ask because I went to a "semi-formal" wedding and it turned out to be a lot closer to casual- I wore heels and was over dressed.

She hasn't decided it if is indoors or out yet. They have a venue, but depending on the weather they may have it inside or outside.
Semi formal is sports coats, and ties. She doesnt' want everyone in full suits and tuxes.  Collared shirts, ties, no denim.  She is letting the PP wear his kilt with a shirt, tie, vest, gillies, and flashes.  I just dont' like some of the junior style stuff out there right now.  And it is hard to find juniors stuff to fit my size.

[Rani Zemirah]

LadyS, I think you would be lovely in something simple, flowing and elegant like this wrap front dress... and it could easily be made sleeveless for summer wear.